Bringing people together through the arts. A non-profit second-hand bookshop and arts venue in Kenilworth, Warwickshire. Patron: Warren Ellis (Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds, Dirty Three)

We’ve had a successful first week in the shop – people are getting to know about us, and every day has seen enthusiastic customers saying nice things and buying books. It’s very early days, and there is still a lot to do in terms of the shop space let alone in terms of organising events, tea and coffee, etc, so I’m very pleased with the first few days, given the unfinished state of things.

However, I am going to have to close the shop for a couple of days this week – one of the hazards of being the only person manning the place during the week.